Intercept Silver and Jewelry Care

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1 The Ultimate Solution in Anti-Tarnish Technology The INTERCEPT Technology (Anti-Tarnish Silver & Jewelry Storage) Simply Better Protection Intercept Silver and Jewelry Care Intercept Silver & Jewelry Care Co. is the authorized distributor of the Intercept jewelry line of products PREVENTS TARNISHING & KEEPS FINE JEWELRY LOOKING AS NEW AS WHEN YOU FIRST PURCHASED IT Toll free:

2 PROTECTING JEWELRY Jewelry has always captivated people, used as money and status since early times, often designs are the same today as 2000 years ago Jewelry captures the imagination because of the sparkle, the radiance the problem is, how to keep it looking new? Noble metals such as pure gold and platinum do not tarnish, but everything else, including gold and silver alloys do. They tarnish because of pollution. We have the solution

3 What is Corrosion? Corrosion can be a chemical reaction between a metal and a reactive or unstable gas (atmospheric pollution) or liquid. Corrosion can be caused by an electrical reaction between two different types of metals (galvanic corrosion). Corrosion can be a electro-chemical Reaction between dust or fungi and a metal-surface. In Principle; Corrosion is an action which changes the chemical or physical structure of metals.

4 AIR QUALITY IN CHINA IS DEGRADING H2S Levels - China Average H2S level in North America (Europe would be double this level) Average Level of H2S outdoor (Shanghai, China) H2S found inside electronic manufacturing plants Suzhou, China H2S is studied more because it is over 10x times more reactive that SO2. SO2 is more of a problem when soot or dirt is in the air, hence it does cause concern in China and Asia due to high level of coal used 7 ppb 800 ppb 1500 ppb

5 Atmospheric Pollution Ozone (O 3 ) - reactive oxygen Accelerates degradation of materials in conjunction with other reactive gases / also affects rubber, paper and plastic Hydrogen Sulfide (H 2 S) and Sulfur Dioxide (SO 2 ) Effluent from pulp mills, oil refineries, heavy industry, fossil fuel combustion and decaying vegetation, breakdown of vulcanized rubber, breakdown of paper Carbonyl Sulfide (COS) From fossil fuel combustion, wood fires and ocean surfaces Nitrous Compounds (NO x ) Including amines, amides, ammonia, nitrates, nitrites Hydrogen Chloride (HCl)

6 Intercept Technology : Intercept acts as a gas barrier reacting with and neutralizing corrosive gases as they try to penetrate Intercept acts a preferential corrosion site, creating a clean micro-environment In intimate contact the CU in Intercept acts as a passive mildewcide, not allowing molds and mildews to grow Intercept is non-abrasive and does not coat or leave deposits on items it protects Intercept is environmentally friendly

7 How Intercept Works

8 S/Cu Ratio Sulfur Penetration into 3 mil Static Intercept Film Test Using SEM-EDX (Scanning Electro-Microscope) Intercept - Sulfur Penetration H2S 10 Equiv. Years Exposure to 7ppb H2S 58 um Penetration Depth (um) 12 um

9 Chlorine Penetration Through 2 mil Corrosion Intercept Film (50µm film) DuPont Chlorine Test Years to Breakthrough Time Chlorine Takes to Move Through the Plastic Intercept Polyethylene 0 Intercept - 35 Years Polyethylene - 7 Days 1 Part Per Million Chlorine -.002" Thick Film

10 REACTIVE VERSUS PASSIVE Only Intercept uses reactive protection not passive protection as the others employ Some products attempt to protect with carbon or charcoal Carbon can hold non-reactive gases, but not reactive or high energy gases these are the gases that cause tarnish Other products use Silver in fabric Short life span Silver is not effective at protecting against Chlorine a major issue with products shipping by ocean, or products manufactured or stored in Asia or Europe

11 Silver Bracelet- Real Time Aging Note the serious tarnish on unprotected bracelet Unprotected - 18 months Protected in Intercept Bag for 3 years No Corrosion

12 Silver Spoon - Real Time Aging Silver Spoon left in Corrosion Intercept Bag for 7 years No Corrosion Taken out of bag and displayed for numerous trade shows Unprotected shows serious corrosion

13 Corrosion Happens in 2 to 25 Faster in Asia than in the US so we need to protect Situation is not Restricted to Asia, But also Middle East, South America, etc. Field failure Corrosion Issues made worse in Asia due to high levels of China dust levels

14 Silver Frames - Natural Aging Silver lead frame protected for 6 years in 2 mil Intercept Bag No Corrosion Unprotected Silver Lead Frame was in a 3 mil plain plastic bag for 6 months Massive Corrosion

15 Copper Bus Bar - Real Time Copper Bus Bars Protected for 7 years in an Intercept Bag No Corrosion Unprotected Massive Corrosion Noticeable Corrosion within days

16 Z shows 10 years exposure to Sulfur in a standard commercially available tri-fold coin book - coins ruined The same book lined with Intercept - coins show no Corrosion Testing courtesy of Lucent Technologies Coin Protection

17 Testing Courtesy of American Competitiveness Institute (ACI) Independent Lab ASTM B117 Testing Results 4 weeks (672 Hours) in Salt Fog Testing Intercept Technology VCI Protection Pink Poly Anti-Static Aluminized Polyester

18 Gold Plate Under Plate Corrosion These identical gold plated lead frames were left in a moderate level sulfur chamber for two months. One was Intercept protected, the other was not (it was stored in a standard ESD bag). This was equivalent to 6 months in China. The Result? The unprotected frame suffered serious undercoat corrosion and cannot be cleaned or rescued. The protected frame suffered no corrosion even though it remained in the chamber long after the unprotected frame failed and was removed Note: Protected frame was in a 2 mil Static Intercept bag Unprotected Protected

19 Wetting Balance (Salt Fog Test) Intercept vs. Shielding Bags

20 Salt Fog Test - Intercept vs. Standard Packaging Its easy to See that The solder Has gaps And does Not give Adequate Coverage This is due To massive Tarnish on the Silver surface

21 Salt Fog Test - Intercept vs. Standard Packaging The wicking Of the solder Was excellent Forming a Smooth, solid Solder joint Lead-Free solder Requires a clean Corrosion free Surface which Is possible with Intercept bags

22 SOLUTION - INTERCEPT TECHNOLOGY The Static Intercept material and process of using Intercept for packaging has been ISO certified. Intercept Packaging provides: Process Security Assurance that the product packed within will remain pristine, free of oxidation and corrosion Assurance that the product packed within will be fully ESD protected Assurance that the product can be stored safely for 1 day or 10 years per mil in the same package

23 Static Intercept (SI) SI is being used by a number of renowned companies. The advantages of the material are: Environmentally-friendly (no migration of particles and elements) No sloughing (NASA approved for Space Flight) High effectiveness ( from 35 C to +80 C) Humidity independent, permanent ESD protection Long durability ( > 10 Years corrosion protection per mil of Intercept ) Protects Ferrous & Non-Ferrous metals. Universally usable and cost effective Safe for all Gemstones-non-abrasive

24 Product Variety Intercept Coated Fabric Stretch and Shrink Film Bags (With and without closing) Flat-Film MVTR- and EMI-Film Injection Molded Products Intercept Coated Boxes CD-Protection Nylon-Bags

25 Intercept Proven Technology: Commercial Users of Intercept Alcatel Lucent Analogic Boeing Corus Steel D Addario Guggenheim Museum HSN ITT Aerospace Lockheed NASA PAJ QVC Siemens U.S. Military

26 Value Proposition: Create immediate brand differentiation due to corrosion prevention and mold & mildew protection Demonstrate technical innovation in a product line over competition Attract, migrate & retain clients looking for these product qualities Sell at higher profit margin due to intrinsic qualities of product and perceived value

27 Potential Product Examples: Creates brand differentiation Ø Corrosion/Tarnish + Intercept = Creates innovative product and sales differentiation Can be sold at higher profit margin

28 Conclusion: Use of the Intercept Technology Products will help prevent corrosion, tarnish and oxidation extending the life of your products. Intercept Technology Simply Better Protection Toll free: